Definitions
Bill of Rights
The Constitution
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Smarter than a 5th Grader
100

This term refers to a system of government in which power is held by the people, typically through elected representatives.

What is democracy?

100

This Bill of Rights amendment allows you the freedom from self incrimination and also double jeopardy, which means being charged for the same crime more than once.

What is the 5th amendment

100
This person was the leader of the 2nd continental congress and was also known as a Revolutionary War hero and our 1st president.

Who is George Washington

100

Who is giving 2 bonus points to everyone on their test tomorrow?

Who is Coach Butler?

100

1st grade science: Who invented the lightbulb?


Who is Thomas Edison

200

This type of government is ruled by a king or queen.
 

What is a monarchy?

200

This Bill of Rights amendment grants you the freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition

What is the 1st amendment

200

Name 3 Founding Fathers.

Who is 

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, John Adams, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, or James Madison

200

Name one of the 4 roles of government.

What is 

to maintain order, provide services, resolve conflicts, or promote the general welfare.

200

2nd grade science: Which planet in our solar system is known for its beautiful rings?

What is Saturn

300

This document contains the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

What is the Bill of Rights?

300

The Bill of Rights pulls influence from which English document?

What is the Magna Carta?

300

An agreement among people to share certain interests and make compromises for the good of them all is called a ________.

What is a social contract?

300

Name the 3 P's of government.

What People, Power, and Policy?

300

3rd grade language arts: How many syllables are there in the word Mississippi?

What are 4 syllables 

400

This type of government is ruled in the name of God or a God.

What is a theocracy?

400

The 6th amendment allows you which right(s)?

What is the right to a public and speedy trial?

400

 John Locke stated that man is born with three fundamental rights-what are these rights? 

  1. Property, Life, Liberty        

  2. Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness

  3. Liberty, Property, Pursuit of Happiness



What is (1) Life, Liberty, and Property.

400

The ability to produce a desired or intended result is known as _______>

What is efficacy?

400

4th grade math: How many inches are there in two yards?

What is 72

500
This refers to the time period before structure and rules existed. 

What is the state of nature?

500

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

What is the 8th amendment?

500

What is the name of the section of the Constitution that begins with "We the people of the United States"?

What is the Preamble?

500

What year was the Magna Carta created?

What is 1215?

500

5th grade geography: What country has the longest border with the United States?

What is Canada

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